Glass Christmas Tree

I think we've all seen these cute glass tree jars filled with candy at Christmas. They come in all different sizes, they're relatively cheap, and are a great gift idea. Dress them up with snowflakes to make them extra special. Just make sure you buy ones that are real glass and not plastic

1. Remove the frosted paper backing from the stencil sheet and set aside. Gently cut out the snowflake stencils from the stencil sheet. Be careful not to scratch any of the blue stencil material.

2. Arrange the snowflakes in a random pattern around the jar. Add as many as you like, but check for balance. They should be evenly distributed around each ring of branches. Secure each flake with a piece of masking tape.

3. Rub over each snowflake using the popsicle stick. (refer to your package instructions that came with your stencils for more details)

4. Take the frosted paper backing and gently rub over all of the stencils. This will ensure they are well bonded to the glass and etch a crisp, clear image. When finished, return to the paper to the back of the stencil sheet to protect the stencils.

5. Cover all the open spaces in between the stencils with masking tape, overlapping edges and covering any glass not to be etched.

8. Rinse off all the etch cream under very warm running water. Stencils and masking tape will come off easily. Rinse until the jar is completely clean

9. Place a small amount of gold or silver Rub N Buff on the end of a cotton swab and smear over a snowflake (don't worry, you don't have to be neat about it). Immediately wipe off the excess Rub N Buff with a piece of paper towel. Continue until the Rub N Buff polishes to a nice luster. Clean up any Rub n Buff that is not wanted with a clean piece of paper towel.

10. Squeeze a small dab of glue onto the scrap of tin foil. Dip the toothpick in the glue and dab in the center of a snowflake. Immediately place a rhinestone on the glue using tweezers. Repeat for each snowflake.

NOTE: For best results hand wash jar only (no chemical cleaners or dishwasher- it will strip off stones & Rub N Buff).